Development Engineer Ii - Thermal Protection Systems

Rocketlab

Auckland, New Zealand
On-site
Designing cutting-edge vehicle structures
Metallic and composite materials
Testing, control, modelling, and analysis
As a Development Engineer II specializing in Thermal Protection Systems (TPS), you'll be at the forefront of designing cutting-edge vehicle structures that withstand extreme environments

Job Summary

  • As a Development Engineer II specializing in Thermal Protection Systems (TPS), you'll be at the forefront of designing cutting-edge vehicle structures that withstand extreme environments.
  • Collaborating closely with analysis, design, and manufacturing teams, you'll transform innovative concepts into detailed designs and precision-engineered components using advanced metallic and composite materials.
  • This is your opportunity to push the boundaries of engineering and contribute to the creation of next-generation aerospace technologies!

Matching Summary

As a Development Engineer II specializing in Thermal Protection Systems (TPS), you'll be at the forefront of designing cutting-edge vehicle structures that withstand extreme environments.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • designing cutting-edge vehicle structures
  • metallic and composite materials
  • testing, control, modelling, and analysis
  • CAD software and modelling tools
  • thermodynamics, heat transfer, and aerodynamics

Nice-to-have

  • engineering fundamentals
  • Python and MATLAB
  • CFD – StarCCM, Ansys Fluent, COMSOL
  • engineering trade studies and material selection
  • thermal testing, data acquisition

Key Requirements

  • Aerospace, mechanical or mechatronic engineering degree
  • 2 - 4 years of design experience
  • 2 years experience with CAD software
  • work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Sound analytical skills

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